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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.65, 8,486.87 and 3,789.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.65, 8,486.87 and 3,789.69 is: 5,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.65 : 8,486.87 = 3,789.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.65/8,486.87 = 3,789.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.65x = 8,486.87 × 3,789.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.65x = 32,162,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,587.42/6,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.29

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